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British Comedy Guide
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions
dinnerladies

dinnerladies

  • TV sitcom
  • BBC One
  • 1998 - 2000
  • 16 episodes (2 series)

The day-to-day work lives of the kitchen staff in a factory canteen. The staff are managed by Tony who is in love with dinnerlady Bren. Stars Victoria Wood, Thelma Barlow, Andrew Dunn, Shobna Gulati, Celia Imrie and more.

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Cast
Person Role Episode count
Thelma Barlow Dolly
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
Andrew Dunn Tony
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
Shobna Gulati Anita
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
Celia Imrie Philippa Moorcroft
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
Maxine Peake Twinkle
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
Duncan Preston Stan
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  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
Victoria Wood Brenda
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
Anne Reid Jean
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  10. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  11. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  12. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  13. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  14. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  15. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 15
Julie Walters Petula Gardeno
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  5. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  6. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  7. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  8. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  9. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  10. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 10
Sue Devaney Jane
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  3. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  4. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  5. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  6. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  7. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  8. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  9. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  10. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  11. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 11
Guest cast
Person Role Episode count
Kay Adshead Christine
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
 1
Ashley Barker Simon
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
 1
Lynda Baron Carmel
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
 1
Linda Bassett Peggy
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
 1
Julia Booth Girl (Customer)
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
 1
Dora Bryan Connie
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
 1
Richenda Carey Lady Pamela
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
 1
Sue Cleaver Glenda
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  2. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  3. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  4. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 4
Helen Cotterill Betty
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
 1
Howard Crossley Barry
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  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
 1
Angela Curran Customer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
 1
Kenny Doughty Clint
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
 1
Jackie Downey Bev
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
 1
Mark Drewry Tom
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  2. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
 2
Colin Edwynn Bert
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
 1
Judy Flynn Val
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
 1
Judy Flynn Secretary
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
 1
Liam Fox Derwent
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
 1
Joanne Frogatt (as Joanne Froggatt) Sigourney
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
 1
Rachel Gleaves Customer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Special - Christmas
 1
Rachel Gleaves Kirsty
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
 1
Gordon Glenn Accordionist
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
 1
Elspet Gray Hilary
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
 1
Christopher Greet Mr. Michael
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  5. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  6. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  7. Series 2, Special - Christmas
 7
Ann-Louise Grimshaw Tiffany
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
 1
David Hatton Man in Queue
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
 1
David Hatton Ken
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
 1
Jane Hazlegrove Lisa (Jean's Daughter)
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
 1
Thora Hird (as Dame Thora Hird) Enid
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
 1
Adrian Hood Norman
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  2. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  3. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  4. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  5. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 5
Steve Huison Man Worker
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
 1
Steve Huison Steve
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
 2
Liz Hume-Dawson Woman in Queue
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  2. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
 2
Kaleem Janjua Reg
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  2. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
 2
Henry Kelly TV Presenter
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  2. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 2
Katisha Kenyon Carly (Sex Worker)
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
 1
Eiji Kusuhara Mr Tashimoto
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
 1
Francis Lee Brian
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
 1
Adam Leese Hugo
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
 1
Peter Lorenzelli Keith
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  2. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
 2
Jonathan Magnanti Man
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
 1
Nick Malinowski Policeman
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
 1
Tina Malone Bobbie
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
 1
Peter Martin Peter
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
 1
Kevin Maxwell Paul
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
 1
Christine Moore Woman
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
 1
Lesley Nicol Woman Worker
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
 1
Katharine Page Violet
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  2. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
 2
Tej Patel Baby
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
 1
Gillian Perry Customer
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
 1
Anthony Renshaw Veg Man
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
 1
Paul Rider Sue
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
 1
Kate Robbins Babs
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  2. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
 2
Lill Roughley Shelagh
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
 1
Graham Seed David
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
 1
Shireen Shah Reena
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
 1
Jack Smethurst Bob
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
 1
Brian Stephens Martin
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
 1
Eric Sykes Jim
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
 1
Janette Tough (as Janet Tough) Janice
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Special - Christmas
 1
Graham Turner Pieman
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  2. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
 2
Sue Wallace Nicola Bodeux
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
 1
Dolly Wells Hannah
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
 1
Lynn Whitehead Mrs Holcombe
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
 1
Simon Williams The Duke of Danby
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
 1
Bernard Wrigley (as Bernard Wrightley) Bob
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Special - Christmas
 1
Bernard Wrigley Bob
View episodes
  1. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
 1
Bernard Wrigley Man
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
 1
Ozzie Yue Malcolm
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
 1
Writing team
Person Role Episode count
Victoria Wood Writer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
Production team
Person Role Episode count
Geoff Posner Director
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
Geoff Posner Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
Victoria Wood Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
Phil McIntyre (as Philip McIntyre) Executive Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
David Tyler Executive Producer
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
Mykola Pawluk Editor
View episodes
  1. Series 1, Episode 1 - Monday
  2. Series 1, Episode 2 - Royals
  3. Series 1, Episode 3 - Scandal
  4. Series 1, Episode 4 - Moods
  5. Series 1, Episode 5 - Party
  6. Series 1, Episode 6 - Nightshift
  7. Series 2, Episode 1 - Catering
  8. Series 2, Episode 2 - Trouble
  9. Series 2, Episode 3 - Holidays
  10. Series 2, Episode 4 - Fog
  11. Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble
  12. Series 2, Special - Christmas
  13. Series 2, Special - Minnellium
  14. Series 2, Episode 8 - Christine
  15. Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy
  16. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 16
Giles Hales-Tooke Editor
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  1. Series 2, Episode 10 - Toast
 1
David Firman Composer
Victoria Wood Composer

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